How to Hit Smoother Padel Shots | Preparation & Follow-Through

Want smoother, more controlled padel shots? Gabo explains how early racket preparation, a compact swing and a smooth follow-through help you stop forcing the ball and let the racket lead. Then we look at recovery: what to do when the ball gets past you, and why preparing your racket before chasing it gives you more options. In this Tiger Padel lesson, you'll learn: • How to get low while keeping your head steady • Why Gabo recommends a short preparation • How to move forward through the shot with a smooth follow-through • Why your body shouldn't get in the racket's way • How to pivot and prepare when the ball gets behind you • How to keep your preparation stable while adjusting to the ball CHAPTERS 00:00 Play smoothly: posture and a steady head 00:33 Early preparation and a smooth swing 01:07 Compact preparation: focus on the forward swing 01:37 Follow-through: let the racket lead 02:16 When the ball gets past you 02:48 Prepare before you chase 03:11 Forehand and backhand recovery 03:42 Keep your preparation locked while moving 04:09 Have a Tiger day! Do you lose your preparation when you're chasing a difficult ball? Tell us in the comments. Subscribe to Tiger Padel for practical padel lessons, technique tips and training drills with Gabo. #Padel #PadelTips #TigerPadelWant smoother, more controlled padel shots? Gabo explains how early racket preparation, a compact swing and a smooth follow-through help you stop forcing the ball and let the racket lead. Then we look at recovery: what to do when the ball gets past you, and why preparing your racket before chasing it gives you more options. In this Tiger Padel lesson, you'll learn: • How to get low while keeping your head steady • Why Gabo recommends a short preparation • How to move forward through the shot with a smooth follow-through • Why your body shouldn't get in the racket's way • How to pivot and prepare when the ball gets behind you • How to keep your preparation stable while adjusting to the ball CHAPTERS 00:00 Play smoothly: posture and a steady head 00:33 Early preparation and a smooth swing 01:07 Compact preparation: focus on the forward swing 01:37 Follow-through: let the racket lead 02:16 When the ball gets past you 02:48 Prepare before you chase 03:11 Forehand and backhand recovery 03:42 Keep your preparation locked while moving 04:09 Have a Tiger day! Do you lose your preparation when you're chasing a difficult ball? Tell us in the comments. Subscribe to Tiger Padel for practical padel lessons, technique tips and training drills with Gabo. #Padel #PadelTips #TigerPadel